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1970 Rickman Triumph Métisse

Ben Branch January 4, 2017
  • British
  • Motorcycles
  • Off Road

The Rickman Triumph Métisse is a quintessentially British motorcycle, and it showcases some of the best individual components the UK had to offer during the…

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Icon 1000 Retrograde Boots

Ben Branch January 4, 2017
  • American
  • Boots
  • Clothing
  • Gear

The new Icon 1000 Retrograde Boots have styling that’s both a little retro, and a little futuristic. This makes them suitable for both modern…

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The Miami Vice Ferrari Testarossa

Ben Branch January 3, 2017
  • Cars
  • Ferrari
  • Films

Those of us who remember the ’80s will recall a few cultural icons – things like keyboard guitars, huge hair, ill-advised neon clothing, and…

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The Homemade Gin Kit

Ben Branch January 3, 2017
  • American
  • Gear
  • Taste

The Homemade Gin Kit allows those of us who’ve always wanted to be moonshiners the chance to make our own personal firewater, and then…

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Steve McQueen’s 1912 Harley-Davidson X8E Big Twin

Ben Branch January 2, 2017
  • American
  • Harley-Davidson
  • Motorcycles

Steve McQueen’s love of cars and motorcycles is extensively documented, during his lifetime he rode, raced, and collected a huge array of vehicles –…

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Sullivans Cove French Oak Cask Single Malt

Ben Branch January 2, 2017
  • Australian
  • Rare
  • Whiskey

In 2014 the talented team of whisky makers at Sullivans Cove in Tasmania managed a feat never before achieved by a distillery outside of…

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Documentary: A Spark In Time On The Firing Line

Ben Branch January 1, 2017
  • American
  • Films

A Spark In Time On The Firing Line is a 1962 film about automobile ignition systems and spark timing, it was produced for Champion…

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BMW K1100 LT Cafe Racer

Ben Branch December 31, 2016
  • BMW
  • Cafe Racers
  • Motorcycles

The BMW K1100 LT had the unique distinction of being fitted with the largest engine ever bolted to a BMW motorcycle when it was…

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Ewan McGregor’s Indian Larry Panhead Chopper

Ben Branch December 30, 2016
  • American
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Harley-Davidson
  • Motorcycles

There are few (if any) chopper builders of the modern era held in higher esteem than the late Indian Larry, he strictly built bikes…

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The Biltwell Gringo

Ben Branch December 30, 2016
  • American
  • Gear
  • Helmets

In 2013 Biltwell turned the vintage and classic motorcycle world on its head by releasing a retro-styled helmet built using modern materials to modern…

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1989 Nissan Skyline GT-R

Ben Branch December 29, 2016
  • Cars
  • Japanese

The Nissan Skyline GT-R first appeared in 1969, however the GT-R as we currently know it made its first appearance 20 years later in…

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Dainese Street Darker Gore-Tex Motorcycle Shoes

Ben Branch December 29, 2016
  • Boots
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Italian

The new Dainese Street Darker Gore-Tex Motorcycle Shoes have been developed by the Italian company to look just like regular streetwear, cleverly hiding both…

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